1. a computer program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine code or another programming language
Usage: computing
2. a person who compiles or collects information, data, or materials from various sources

Examples

• The C++ compiler converted the source code into executable machine language.
• She used a different compiler to build her Java application.
• The compiler detected several syntax errors in the program.
• As the compiler of the anthology, he gathered poems from dozens of authors.
• The dictionary compiler spent years collecting definitions from various sources.
• Our team’s compiler organized all the research data into a comprehensive report.